1st Class Gardens

Unfortunately, garden vandalism and theft are on the increase and people are looking more at the ways in which they can not only secure their homes but gardens too. If you have items in your garden that you want to protect them you may wish to anchor them down using a chain or bolting them into the ground. Many people want to display their floral arrangements or statues but having them in easy reach of the pavement is often asking for trouble. Keep items a few feet away (at least) from the kerbside to ensure that someone will actually have to enter your property in order to take it. Make hanging baskets harder to steal by hanging them on lockable brackets or by threading chain through the basket rim and... Continue reading

We Brits are great at complaining, we often complain in the winter that it’s too cold and the snow is causing disruption but then also moan during the summer if we have a week or two of hot weather. The hot weather can though be welcomed by many but if you are an avid gardener then you may struggle to keep your garden as vibrant and lush as you wish. Watering your plants and grass throughout the summer, especially during dry periods is a must. Ideally, they should all be watered once a day and not during the hottest time of the day. If you water plants when the sun is blazing on them you may end up scorching them. Wait until the late evening or if you are up... Continue reading